The discipline of sociology was given its name by French theorist ________.

A. Émile Durkheim
B. Harriet Martineau
C. Marcel Marceau
D. Auguste Comte


Answer: D

Sociology

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At present, approximately ______ of Mexicans are native-born and the remainder are foreign-born

a. one-quarter b. one-third c. two-thirds d. one half

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The introduction of queer theory

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Sociology